PRAGMATIX ACHIEVES MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PARTNER STATUS

Elmsford, NY (8/11/03) - Pragmatix, an innovative information technology company, announced today that it has achieved Microsoft Certified Partner Program status. Microsoft Corporation has recognized Pragmatix with this distinction as a result of the Company’s proven leadership and competence with the latest Microsoft technologies. As a member, Pragmatix can take advantage of additional resources to enhance deliverables to their client base - - particularly in cost reduction and speeding customer’s time to market.

Microsoft Certified Partner Program consists of independent companies that provide Microsoft-based IT services and products to corporate, government and small- or medium-sized businesses. Partners encompass a broad range of technical expertise, including specialized disciplines such as e-commerce, networking and collaboration. Common to all of Microsoft Certified Partners is a commitment to emerging technology and providing excellence in customer solutions.

“When customers are looking to implement a Microsoft technology solutions for their business, their best bet is to turn to an expert – a Microsoft Certified Partner,” said Rosa Garcia, general manager of the Partner Program Group at Microsoft. “Microsoft provided its Certified Partners with in-depth access to existing and emerging Microsoft technologies and related training and resources to help ensure that they have the technical intimacy needed to deliver quality solutions. Today, Microsoft recognizes Pragmatix for demonstrating this level of expertise and welcomes it as a new Microsoft Certified Partner.”

“We are extremely pleased with our new status as a Microsoft Certified Partner, “said Howard Stevens, VP of Software Development and Delivery. “We have long been building and maintaining Microsoft-based solutions, so it is rewarding to be formally recognized as an authority. Membership in the program also gives us early access to Microsoft’s latest technology solutions, so that we can more effectively bridge our client’s business demands and technology capabilities.”

Established in 1992, Pragmatix is a consulting and technology services company dedicated to helping clients streamline operations through innovative e-business solutions. Pragmatix offers a highly refined array of services, including IT leadership, custom application development, managed hosting, and support.
An IBM Business Partner, AT&T Alliance Partner and Microsoft Certified Partner, Pragmatix combines proven technologies, expert skills, and industry acumen to help clients generate higher revenues, lower costs, increase efficiencies, and gain a greater competitive advantage.
During the past decade, Pragmatix has implemented a wide range of solutions for both Fortune-100 and mid-size companies including AXA/Nordstern, Applied Materials, Bank of America, Business Week, Chubb Insurance, IBM, Pfizer, Reader’s Digest, and Visa. For more information on Pragmatix, visit www.pragmatix.com or call 914-345-9444.

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